Pledges

In addition to the Panel Parity Pledge, each Gender Champion makes two individual annual commitments specific to moving gender equality forward in their organization.

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I commit to cultivate a positive and supportive organizational culture among all staff where gender equality and empowerment of women are measurable and embedded in all decision-making and programming processes of the UNCCD. For this, I will (1) carry out a staff survey of their awareness level of gender equality and women’s empowerment; (2) carry out, at the same time, a staff survey about the work environment from a gender lens; and (3) encourage all staff to report on their gender and cross-cultural responsiveness as part of the performance appraisal, which is currently required only for staff with supervisory responsibilities.

UNICEF aims to be a more gender-responsive workplace, supporting all staff to take advantage of family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity leave and flextime. UNICEF will use an annual staff survey and other data to assess levels of satisfaction and concern among male and female staff, incorporating findings into responsive action by management.

Identify tools and measures to facilitate gender diversity during the recruitment process as applied in the Office of the Prosecutor.

Ensure that partners awarded small grants from the Australian Permanent Mission in 2018 are guided by the principles of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Identify the existence of a gender component in our programmes; devise gender sensitive language for inclusion in official documents of meetings, upon the approval of States, as necessary, and ensure work plan balance among staff in the Branch, regardless of their gender.

In our dialogue with, and in governing boards of, international organizations in Geneva, encourage organizations to: 1) Attain gender balance at management levels (P5 or equivalent and above) through both short- and long term measures, including the creation of a more conducive work environment, 2) Integrate the gender dimension in programmes, policies, and normative and operational work, and 3) Put in place comprehensive and transparent policies to prevent and address sexual abuse and exploitation.

At my workplace I will promote women empowerment by encouraging the professional development of all female staff, providing incentives and ensuring equal opportunities.Promote a greater representation of women experts, leaders and professionals of Mexico working within the UN System, as well as the private sector in Austria.

Review twice yearly progress on implementation of UNIDIR’s Gender and Diversity Action Plan with all staff with a view to prioritizing and mainstreaming gender awareness and ongoing engagement on capacity building, representational, and communication commitments.